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Macron’s claim that Africans failed to say ‘thank you’ for French military aid sparks outrage

Macron’s claim that Africans failed to say ‘thank you’ for French military aid sparks outrage

Macron’s claim that Africans failed to say ‘thank you’ for French military aid sparks outrage
Africa|Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

China's top diplomat heads to Africa as West's attention dwindles

China's top diplomat began his annual New Year tour of Africa on Sunday, maintaining a 35-year-long tradition, to quietly advance Beijing's already sizeable influence

China's top diplomat heads to Africa as West's attention dwindles
Africa|Health|Political|US|World

'Our country ignored Africa,' Jimmy Carter said. He didn't

Jimmy Carter was the first U_S_ president to make a state visit to sub-Saharan Africa, declaring “the day of the so-called ugly American is over.”

'Our country ignored Africa,' Jimmy Carter said. He didn't
Africa|Environment|Political|World

In Lesotho, UN chief Guterres urges rich nations to meet new commitments on climate finance

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged rich nations to honor their new commitments to help the world’s poorer countries fight climate change in a speech to Lesotho’s Parliament

In Lesotho, UN chief Guterres urges rich nations to meet new commitments on climate finance
Africa|Health|Science|Technology|World

Morocco produces Africa’s first mpox tests as the continent tries to rely less on imports

After African countries struggled to get testing kits during the COVID-19 pandemic, officials vowed to make the continent less dependent on imported medical supplies

Morocco produces Africa’s first mpox tests as the continent tries to rely less on imports
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World

China's duty-free access for poor African states kicks in as Biden tours Angola

China's zero-tariff access for Africa's least developed countries kicked in this week, a senior Chinese diplomat said, just as U.S. President Joe Biden visits Angola.

China's duty-free access for poor African states kicks in as Biden tours Angola
Africa|Business|Political|US|World

Biden says 'Africa is the future' as he pledges millions more on the last day of Angola visit

President Joe Biden has pledged another $600 million for an ambitious multi-country rail project in Africa as one of the final foreign policy moves of his administration

Biden says 'Africa is the future' as he pledges millions more on the last day of Angola visit
Africa|Political|US|World

On 11th-hour visit to Angola, Biden pledges lasting support to Africa

Joe Biden pledged lasting U.S. engagement with Africa as he met his Angolan counterpart Joao Lourenco in Luanda on Tuesday, as part of his first

On 11th-hour visit to Angola, Biden pledges lasting support to Africa
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World

Thousands cheer Biden's arrival in Angola for his long-promised sub-Saharan Africa visit

President Joe Biden has arrived for his long-awaited first presidential visit to sub-Saharan Africa to the cheers of thousands in Angola

Thousands cheer Biden's arrival in Angola for his long-promised sub-Saharan Africa visit
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World

Biden fulfilling promise to visit Africa as US looks to counter China’s deepening influence in region

Biden fulfilling promise to visit Africa as US looks to counter China’s deepening influence in region

Biden fulfilling promise to visit Africa as US looks to counter China’s deepening influence in region
Africa|Economy|Finance

Mozambique central bank cuts key rate for sixth time in 2024

Mozambique's central bank cut its main interest rate by 75 basis points on Wednesday, the sixth cut in a row, as inflation remains subdued in the southern African country.

Mozambique central bank cuts key rate for sixth time in 2024
Africa|Business|Crime|Economy|World

Mali arrests four senior employees of Canadian mining company as it presses firms for more taxes

Authorities in Mali have arrested four senior employees of a Canadian mining company as the military regime in the West African nation continues to detain workers to pressure companies in its crucial mining sector to pay millions in additional taxes

Mali arrests four senior employees of Canadian mining company as it presses firms for more taxes
Africa|Europe|World

Teen Gambian migrant finds support and a father figure in Canary Islands

Gambian teenager Omar Kebbeh has a roof over his head on the Spanish island of El Hierro and enough to eat thanks to a man he calls his

Teen Gambian migrant finds support and a father figure in Canary Islands
Africa|Election|Political|World

Namibia votes and could have its first female leader. But election upsets have shaken the region

A woman who joined Namibia’s independence movement in the 1970s is a strong contender to become its first female leader as the country votes in a presidential election

Namibia votes and could have its first female leader. But election upsets have shaken the region
Africa|Election

Namibia votes for new president in most competitive election in decades

Voters waited in long queues outside polling stations in Namibia's capital Windhoek on Wednesday morning to cast their ballots for a new president and parliament

Namibia votes for new president in most competitive election in decades
Africa|Business|Technology

Orange enlists Meta and OpenAI to develop AI language models in Africa

Orange will enlist OpenAI and Meta to fine-tune AI large language models (LLMs) to translate regional African languages for the French telecoms operator, it said on Tuesday.

Orange enlists Meta and OpenAI to develop AI language models in Africa
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Interpol clamps down on cybercrime and arrests over 1,000 suspects in Africa

Interpol says it arrested 1,006 suspects in Africa during a massive two-month operation, clamping down on cybercrime that left tens of thousands of victims, including some who were trafficked, and produced millions in financial damages

Interpol clamps down on cybercrime and arrests over 1,000 suspects in Africa
Africa|Food|World

Major food aid 'scale-up' underway to famine-hit Sudan, WFP says

More than 700 trucks are on their way to famine-stricken areas of Sudan as part of a major scale-up after clearance came through from the Sudanese government, a World Food Programme

Major food aid 'scale-up' underway to famine-hit Sudan, WFP says
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance

Nigeria growth picks up in third quarter, fuelled by services

Nigeria's economy grew 3.46% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2024, quicker than in the first two quarters of the year, statistics agency data showed on

Nigeria growth picks up in third quarter, fuelled by services
Africa|Election

Namibia to vote in toughest election yet for ruling party

Namibians will vote on Wednesday in what is expected to be the most competitive election yet for the ruling SWAPO party, which has governed the southern African

Namibia to vote in toughest election yet for ruling party
Africa|Election

Namibia may elect its first-ever female president in elections this week

Namibia’s Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah could become the country’s first female president if she wins the presidential election Wednesday

Namibia may elect its first-ever female president in elections this week
Africa|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

As fast fashion's waste pollutes Africa's environment, designers in Ghana are finding a solution

In a sprawling secondhand clothing market in Ghana’s capital, early morning shoppers jostle as they search through piles of garments, eager to pluck a bargain or a designer find from the stalls selling used apparel from the West

As fast fashion's waste pollutes Africa's environment, designers in Ghana are finding a solution
Election|Finance

Mauritius prime minister says he has taken up finance minister post too

The prime minister of Mauritius, Navin Ramgoolam, who was sworn in this month after a landslide election victory, said on Friday he will keep the post of finance minister for

Mauritius prime minister says he has taken up finance minister post too
Africa|Election|Political|World

Senegalese president's party secures large parliamentary majority

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's Pastef party has won 130 out of 165 seats in legislative elections, securing a clear majority in

Senegalese president's party secures large parliamentary majority

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